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Lyon, Nathaniel, 1818-1861 [General Lyon authorizes the return of a horse]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05519 Author/Creator: Lyon, Nathaniel, 1818-1861 Place Written: Boonville, Missouri Type: Autograph note signed Date: 25 June 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 7.1 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

"Allow Mr Douglas to take a horse from the stable which he represents was forced in the service from our friends." Accompanied by a brief descriptive statement on a separate sheet of paper.

Lyon, Nathaniel, 1818-1861

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